UDS lid/temp question

smokingj · 12-30-2011, 11:44 AM

Got a question and was hoping one of the guru's/sages on here can help me out.
On my UDS I have both a flat lid and a Weber kettle lid. I have a hard time keeping temps stable when I use my flat lid, but with the Weber I get them to dial in and stay there with little to no problems.
Is it safe to assume that the dome shape of the Weber creates a better 'draft' for the intake/exhaust than the flat.
I know some will say to stick with the Weber then, which I plan to do. Just would like to know why so I can understand the UDS a little better.

---k--- · 12-30-2011, 01:00 PM

I don't know. I have flat lids on my two and don't have problems with temps. One with 6 1" holes and the other just the 2" bung hole. What specific problem are you experiencing? I would likely guess that it is just differences in the wind. The Weber lid you can face away from the wind. I don't know. Maybe I don't know what I'm missing?

ClintHTX · 12-30-2011, 01:22 PM

I have flat lid never had any troubles and I have the 2 inch bung elaborate more on your problem maybe we can help!

smokingj · 12-30-2011, 01:22 PM

Heres a photo of the flat lid:

and here she is with the Weber:

With the flat lid my temps jump all over the place and I have a hard time getting it to stabilize. But when I use the Weber I can get the temps dialed in and stabilized with virtually no problem. All I can think of is the dome is creating a better 'draft' than say the flats lid.

smokeyw · 12-30-2011, 01:44 PM

I have used both and not had any problems with either. I have had issues with the flat lid sealing well so it didn't leak air. Sometimes they get warped a little and don't fit real well. Setting a weight of some kind on the lid will usually fix that. If that is not it, I don't know.

---k--- · 12-30-2011, 04:47 PM

Odd. Like I said, wind blowing across the top can be a real problem. I have a lot more holes in my one with the holes. Maybe that helps create more draft and steady draft. You could try adding more holes on the opposite side... I don't know, I'm far from a "guru". I would like a webber lid to try.

Bbq Bubba · 12-30-2011, 09:28 PM

Is your flat lid not sealing properly?

A lil tweaked and it will fark with your temps.

12-30-2011, 11:44 AM	#1
smokingj Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-29-11 Location: Alexandria VA	UDS lid/temp question Got a question and was hoping one of the guru's/sages on here can help me out. On my UDS I have both a flat lid and a Weber kettle lid. I have a hard time keeping temps stable when I use my flat lid, but with the Weber I get them to dial in and stay there with little to no problems. Is it safe to assume that the dome shape of the Weber creates a better 'draft' for the intake/exhaust than the flat. I know some will say to stick with the Weber then, which I plan to do. Just would like to know why so I can understand the UDS a little better. __________________ ~Jimmy~ 18.5 redhead, UDS, Smokey Joe, Smokey Joe Smoker

12-30-2011, 01:00 PM	#2
---k--- is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Chicago, IL - West burbs	I don't know. I have flat lids on my two and don't have problems with temps. One with 6 1" holes and the other just the 2" bung hole. What specific problem are you experiencing? I would likely guess that it is just differences in the wind. The Weber lid you can face away from the wind. I don't know. Maybe I don't know what I'm missing? __________________ -Ryan Proudly Smoking on a UDS, PBC & Accidental Winner of the 2012 "Saucy" Throwdown.

12-30-2011, 01:22 PM	#3
ClintHTX is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-24-11 Location: Granbury, Texas	I have flat lid never had any troubles and I have the 2 inch bung elaborate more on your problem maybe we can help! __________________ Stick burner.

12-30-2011, 01:22 PM	#4
smokingj Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-29-11 Location: Alexandria VA	Heres a photo of the flat lid: and here she is with the Weber: With the flat lid my temps jump all over the place and I have a hard time getting it to stabilize. But when I use the Weber I can get the temps dialed in and stabilized with virtually no problem. All I can think of is the dome is creating a better 'draft' than say the flats lid. __________________ ~Jimmy~ 18.5 redhead, UDS, Smokey Joe, Smokey Joe Smoker

12-30-2011, 01:44 PM	#5
smokeyw is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-03-11 Location: Smithfield, North Carolina	I have used both and not had any problems with either. I have had issues with the flat lid sealing well so it didn't leak air. Sometimes they get warped a little and don't fit real well. Setting a weight of some kind on the lid will usually fix that. If that is not it, I don't know. __________________ Fired Up Smokers KCBS Team, Smokey W's Pit Que NCPC Team / 2011 NCPC Whole Hog State Champion

12-30-2011, 04:47 PM	#6
---k--- is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Chicago, IL - West burbs	Odd. Like I said, wind blowing across the top can be a real problem. I have a lot more holes in my one with the holes. Maybe that helps create more draft and steady draft. You could try adding more holes on the opposite side... I don't know, I'm far from a "guru". I would like a webber lid to try. __________________ -Ryan Proudly Smoking on a UDS, PBC & Accidental Winner of the 2012 "Saucy" Throwdown.

12-30-2011, 09:28 PM	#7
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	Is your flat lid not sealing properly? A lil tweaked and it will fark with your temps. __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013